Research Partnership, a leading global healthcare market research and insights company has been acquired by Ashfield. The company will become part of Ashfield’s solution-oriented advisory and consulting division, Ashfield Advisory.
Accelerate360, LLC’s A360 Media (“A360”) and Bauer Media Group today announced that A360 has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bauer’s U.S. publishing business. This transaction includes the print and digital assets of Woman’s World, First for Women and the Bauer U.S. bookazine business which produces more than 100 special interest publications per year. The transaction is expected to close in February 2022.
Kelsey Media today announces the acquisition of Agricultural Trader, Canal Boat, Country Smallholding and Pilot from Archant Community Media. The acquisition is due to complete on February 18.
Informa (LSE: INF.L), the international B2B Markets, Knowledge Services and Business Intelligence Group today announced two significant steps in its 2021-2024 Growth Acceleration Plan II (“GAP II”). The Group has agreed to divest Pharma Intelligence, the largest business within its Informa Intelligence division
Warburg Pincus, a leading global growth investor, today announced the acquisition of Pharma Intelligence, a leading provider of specialist intelligence, data, and software for clinical trials, drug development, and regulatory compliance, from Informa PLC (LSE:INF.L), the international B2B markets knowledge services and business intelligence group. Mubadala Investment Company, the Abu Dhabi based investment company, joins Warburg Pincus in the investment. The investors plan to extend the company’s leading position in the pharmaceutical data and analytics market, investing in the creation of innovative products for its customers. Informa will retain 15% ownership in the company.
The regional newspaper publisher Newsquest is in exclusive talks with rival Archant about a takeover that would unite the publishers of the North Wales Pioneer and the Eastern Daily Press.
Fast growing media business Metropolis Group continues its growth strategy by announcing today that it has acquired Cyclist, Viz and Fortean Times from Broadleaf Group, the holding company of Autovia, Expert Reviews and formerly Dennis.
Leading superyacht multimedia, events and intelligence company BOAT International Media (BOAT) today announces its acquisition of data, digital and B2B media organisation Boating Communications, publisher of International Boat Industry (IBI) magazine.
Green Street has sold Hedge Fund Alert, one of its leading U.S. News publications that provides exclusive intelligence on the fund-management business, to Pageant Media, the global business information and events provider focused on the asset management industry.
The Claverley Group Limited, which owns Wolverhampton daily the Express & Star and sister title the Shropshire Star, has added HPCi Media to its growing portfolio
Vespa Capital has announced its investment into Digital Technology Advisory Group Ltd (DTAG), a group providing marketing strategy consulting, data-driven market research insights and tech-enabled communications solutions, an acquisition from Cello Health.
Randall-Reilly, a leading data, pricing and analytics platform for transportation, construction, agriculture and other industrial markets, today acquired Informa’s Asset Intelligence Business unit, comprised of Equipment Watch, Price Digests and FleetSeek. These brands provide proprietary pricing data, information and insights to businesses making decisions and investments in heavy construction equipment, commercial vehicles and other infrastructure assets.
Informa is announcing a three-year programme with the ambition to create a more focused, higher growth
business. Our ambition is to return Group revenues above 2019 levels (rebased for divestments) by the end
of GAP II in 2024, whilst returning significant capital to shareholders in 2022.
WPP today announces the acquisition of a majority stake in branding and design agency Made Thought.
WPP today announces that it has acquired Cloud Commerce Group (CCG), a leading UK-based technology company that helps brands to market, sell and deliver their products across ecommerce platforms and marketplaces globally, such as Amazon, eBay, Etsy and Wayfair.
Plain Language Media LLLP (PLM) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell all the information services assets of G2 Intelligence (G2Intelligence.com) to LabX Media Group.
Arc, the global events, data, and media platform backed by investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, announced today it has acquired five rural sector events from Fortem International. These events will become part of Arc’s Agriconnect business (Farmers Guardian Ltd. and LAMMA Ltd.), adding additional depth and reach across the expansive UK agriculture sector.
Ascential plc (LSE: ASCL.L), the specialist information, analytics and eCommerce optimisation company, today announces that it has agreed the acquisition of 4K Miles, a leading digital commerce advertising, execution and marketplace insights business serving challenger Chinese brands trading on Amazon globally. The deal is expected to close in December.
Ascential plc (LSE: ASCL.L), the specialist information, analytics and eCommerce optimisation company, today announces that it has acquired WhyteSpyder LLC, an eCommerce software and digital merchandising business which helps brands succeed on Walmart’s digital marketplace.
Miyagi to merge with Media.Monks. Media.Monks strengthens its content capabilities, adds talent and expands in Italy
